Plus haut, plus loin, plus vite ! 1965

This striking Soviet space-era poster from 1965 captures the spirit of technological acceleration and ideological ambition that defined the height of the Cold War and the Space Race.

The slogan at upper right reads:

“Выше, дальше, быстрее”
Literally: “Higher, farther, faster.”

The composition features a formation of futuristic red jet-rockets ascending dramatically into a deep blue, cosmic sky. Their arrow-like silhouettes and vertical thrust lines create a powerful sensation of speed, ascent, and unstoppable momentum. The repetition of forms reinforces the idea of collective effort and coordinated technological progress, central themes in Soviet visual culture.

Rendered in a limited but intense palette—dominated by red, blue, and white—the poster blends aviation and space iconography. The aircraft resemble both supersonic fighters and rockets, symbolizing the convergence of military power, scientific innovation, and cosmic exploration.

Produced in the mid-1960s, at a time when the USSR was celebrating major achievements in aviation and spaceflight, this poster exemplifies Soviet graphic modernism: bold geometry, simplified forms, and monumental symbolism serving an optimistic and forward-looking message.

A visually powerful example of Cold War space propaganda, this work embodies the era’s faith in speed, progress, and the limitless upward trajectory of science and socialism.

Original Poster

Space - Communism - USSR - Russia

Printed in Moscow

Good condition, minor tears